Thanks - beautiful GS movement. Every time I change a battery in a quartz movement I think of the hours of frustration I spent trying to work on mechanical movements. No more for me - quartz all the way!
@GFWatch3 жыл бұрын
Hmm...Mechanical movement usually doesn't require a lot of tinkering unless you're a watch maker or when you want to regulate it.
@trevercarreon Жыл бұрын
...yeahhhh, what exactly were you doing?
@RogerCollectz9 ай бұрын
Yes but they’re beautiful in their own ways. It’s just amazing though how a mechanical watch uses no electrical power to work
@RogerCollectz9 ай бұрын
@@trevercarreonhe definitely doesn’t know what he’s doing 😅
@rbemuscle60582 жыл бұрын
Awesome, great to finally see someone taking care when changing their battery. There's no reason to scratch the case in anyway if you are careful. Nice job 👍
@giangvu79023 жыл бұрын
That’s a cool looking quartz movement!
@isbestlizard3 ай бұрын
Oh my god it's so clever the watch tells you it needs anothe rbattery! I never would have htought of making it tick twice!!! Seiko are so awesome
@ChisKH3 жыл бұрын
9F movement such a charm!
@MrBacchus182 жыл бұрын
When I get a 9f quartz Grand Seiko I'm doing my own battery change so I can see the movement!
@hermitgreenn2 жыл бұрын
I was surprised to see that the battery press-fits into its place with no other retention.
@MarkFenimore7 ай бұрын
Same! Most have a retractable prong that holds it down...
@randallhill7979 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful watch and awesome review
@kenildoggy3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this video! Awesome watch :)
@Sk3tchPad3 жыл бұрын
Casio: *has a battery inside* Grand Seiko: Installs the battery so that the ‘Seiko’ text is properly oriented when the user has to change the battery. Now THAT is attention to detail.
@itsallrobbish Жыл бұрын
I was thinking that. My potential OCD went off on one when the replacement battery was not similarly aligned!
@massimocavalleri68232 жыл бұрын
Beautiful quartz watch
@felipaollutuve2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the video! Very cool!
@TheChadWork20012 жыл бұрын
Good job. Thanks for this video.
@mark194419443 ай бұрын
Wonderful video! Thank you!
@Johnsmithxyz2133 жыл бұрын
Great video,Thank you! I used this video as a battery replacement tutorial. I prefer to replace the o-ring every time when I opened the case. I am wondering what's size of the o-ring of your watch?
@GFWatch3 жыл бұрын
The o-ring is in good condition. So I didn't replace it. I didn't measure the size of the o-ring for this watch.
@Sisun_arumdaum2 жыл бұрын
Dont need to change everytime
@Johnsmithxyz2132 жыл бұрын
@@Sisun_arumdaum good to know
@user-gi6kv6rq7p2 жыл бұрын
I would like to know if you would choose to replace the water resistant ring on the crown of your watch after more than five years of use.
@Johnsmithxyz2132 жыл бұрын
@@user-gi6kv6rq7p I would, but I don't have a 5 years GS yet.
@looseunit1615 Жыл бұрын
Would it be hard for GS to make a solar movement with a much longer battery life?
@hmehta0 Жыл бұрын
Thats the only reason I am wearing Citizen instead of Seiko
@cleftoftherock67976 ай бұрын
Excellent video
@biharijivandana68942 жыл бұрын
Agter seeing your video learned many things and waiting for reply also
@hjander2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I will do it myself.
@fabiansosa15263 жыл бұрын
Hi, great video, were do you buy the battery please
@GFWatch3 жыл бұрын
Bought it online. Should be commonly available.
@sean550 Жыл бұрын
Hi has this movement been up graded im looking at sbgx002 with same movement and its about 15 years old..
@odotec9 ай бұрын
Well done, thanks!
@Bugsy0987987 Жыл бұрын
What do you think about seiko dolce?
@dr.stevenpennym.d.32412 жыл бұрын
How long does the battery last? Great video thank you.
@GFWatch2 жыл бұрын
The battery should last about 3 years
@c.s.4273 Жыл бұрын
That is why I prefer quartz movements as there is no escapement working like a hand brake on a car to control the speed while driving and thereby using up most of its energy.
@masalpert Жыл бұрын
I know this video is older but if you're still replying to comments I was wondering how you know how tight to screw the case back on when closing it up? Do you just tighten until it stops? Thanks.
@apnk6870 Жыл бұрын
In the past I would draw a line with a sharpie connecting the case back and the case. When retightening just make sure the lines connect again.
@biharijivandana68942 жыл бұрын
Is the movt gold plated?
@weixu64183 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@theram4320 Жыл бұрын
Do any of you good watch fans know how long a quartz battery will last in a GS? The internet says 3 years however, I've spoken to a couple of watch spotters and a retailer, they've said 7-8 years isn't unusual. Is that right? Or only when the movement is new?
@anothernailwithjonesy.6713Ай бұрын
I get 5 years easy out of my 1982 seiko quartz diver.
@MyWatchTherapy2 жыл бұрын
Do you suggest replacing the case back gasket each time you change the battery? What is the gasket reference number? I have not been able to find it. Thank you!
@GFWatch2 жыл бұрын
I don't think it's a must to change the gasket every time. It's good but not absolutely needed unless the gasket is in bad shape. Unfortunately I don't have the reference number.
@MyWatchTherapy2 жыл бұрын
@@GFWatch thank you for such a quick reply. I am new to this operation so just learning. Do you like the silicone that you are using for the gasket? I might order some hopefully I can get it in United states.
@GFWatch2 жыл бұрын
So far so good for the silicone 🌝
@user-gi6kv6rq7p2 жыл бұрын
I would like to know if you would choose to replace the water resistant ring on the crown of your watch after more than five years of use.
@GFWatch2 жыл бұрын
Frankly I'm not too concerned on the crown gasket. It's also a little hard to replace unlike the case back gasket. But yeah, if I have the gasket, I may change it.
@user-gi6kv6rq7p2 жыл бұрын
@@GFWatch I think it is worth learning that you change the batteries very carefully. Water in a watch is often caused by water in the crown and I would like to see a video of this in your future work.
@biharijivandana68942 жыл бұрын
And that instrument does it removes the dust or it can suck and throw dust again? Like vaccum cleaner
@GFWatch2 жыл бұрын
It's just an air blower
@johnanth3 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks. I want to ask how you got the case-back to line up perfectly, with the lion looking up? Was that just lucky or is there a technique to know when you screw on the case?
@GFWatch3 жыл бұрын
I guess I'm just lucky 😅
@bobfrank2792 жыл бұрын
Note where it is before starting to screw it on. Screw it on and see where it ends up. Note how much off the rotation is. Screw it off. Next, screw it on but rotate it the proper amount, so that it ends up correct.
@Agent-vj3ns8 ай бұрын
@@bobfrank279💀
@oufdii7559 Жыл бұрын
Top qualité job. Merciiiiiiii
@rahirizwankhan22813 жыл бұрын
Nice video
@fatwhitetuna66593 жыл бұрын
very cool video!
@c.s.4273 Жыл бұрын
Use a ball to open if afraid of scratches.
@GFWatch Жыл бұрын
I have a ball. I only use it to open a case back that has been loosened. It can'f open a fully tight case back.
@biharijivandana68942 жыл бұрын
And gasket is the main reason for water resistant?
@GFWatch2 жыл бұрын
The gasket plays an important part in water resistant.
@biharijivandana68942 жыл бұрын
And i am getting a gs quartz now
@andrestenstrup10423 жыл бұрын
Did you pressure test the watch after the replacement ?
@GFWatch3 жыл бұрын
No but I'm not too worried. I'm not going to go swimming or diving with this watch. I've done several battery replacements on my other quartz pieces and don't have any water ingress issue. If you bring your watch to a watchmaker or jeweler to charge the battery, I think most of them will not be doing pressure test if it's just a battery change. Having that said, I'll always assess the gasket condition. If it's bad, then replace it. Or if you're really concerned, replace the gasket every battery change.
@aparecidocido82413 жыл бұрын
Quanto tempo dura essa bateria????
@GFWatch3 жыл бұрын
About every 3 years
@aparecidocido82413 жыл бұрын
@@GFWatch muito boa a duração 👍👍
@rbemuscle60582 жыл бұрын
BTW, how long did the original battery last before it needed replacing?
@GFWatch2 жыл бұрын
Grand Seiko stated that the battery should just 3 years
@rbemuscle60582 жыл бұрын
@@GFWatch nice, thanks man!
@dayylogg97162 жыл бұрын
If it is solar powered, I'll have consider owning.
@HeliBenj Жыл бұрын
Well the coil is not sealed at all so this is a very risky area, maybe worth mentioning. If you damage the coil the movement is dead
@anothernailwithjonesy.6713Ай бұрын
10:49
@michaelh8854 Жыл бұрын
So the service interval ive heard people say is 50 years which is crazy long! but the question is will these little batteries always be available given the global fight for resources and climate change disasters that will happen over the next 50 years
@GFWatch Жыл бұрын
That's an interesting point. Coin cell batteries have been available for years. Let's hope technology will make it more sustainable within the next 50 years.
@michaelh8854 Жыл бұрын
@@GFWatch last point is I wish they made the 37 quartz in a blue in addition to the champagne and black
@SuperC8882 жыл бұрын
I want YOU to replace my battery!
@GFWatch2 жыл бұрын
😅
@shaunharn19982 жыл бұрын
Why do you pronounce gasket as ‘Gus Ket’ lol?🤣
@GFWatch2 жыл бұрын
Why do you want to make fun of non native English speaker pronunciation? 🤔. Anyway thanks to you teasing, I'll try to improve. Oh, why do you like your own comment? LoL 🤣
@shaunharn19982 жыл бұрын
@@GFWatch I’m a Chinese American so I’m Asian myself and not being racist or trying to insult or make fun of you but I just don’t get why Singaporeans mispronounce so many English words like that. Lol but I gotta say you do a good job at removing the case and battery, my biggest nightmare about quartz is that you might scratch the back case or get dust in, wished every quartz has a separate battery hatch like Swatch it’ll make life much easier and quartz Watch much more appealing, I have like 3-4 Quartz and it’s already giving me a headache worrying about battery leak or damaging the back case and getting dust in when I need to remove the batteries.
@shaunharn1998 Жыл бұрын
@ray h. Nobody in the world pronounce GASKET as 'Gus Kert' I'm just correcting him